A record hot, dry European summer has persisted into fall, leaving river cruise lines scrambling to reroute ships and keep customers sailing. That is particularly true on the Rhine, which is so low that historical relics and a World War II bomb have been found along its dried-up riverbed. (travelweekly.com)
Tags: River - Inland Navigation / Barges
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The cruise line awarded “Best Cruise Line in Alaska”* unveiled its 2020 Alaska season with cruises and cruisetours, on sale starting November 15.
Tags: Alaska, Princess Cruises
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Carnival Cruise Line announced that Australia’s favourite cruise ship, Carnival Spirit, will be spending the southern-hemisphere winter in Alaska and Hawaii in 2020.
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PONANT, the world leader in polar cruises, officially commenced the construction of the polar exploration vessel, “Le Commandant Charcot”, with the traditional steel cutting ceremony.
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After 17 years recognising the cruise industry’s “best of the best”, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has announced the launch of its 2018 Cruise Industry Awards with a refreshed award slate and an updated nominations and judging process.
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Holland America Line is introducing the unique Club Orange program that provides exclusive benefits and amenities to guests looking to elevate their cruise experience. From a private dining venue to priority services and a dedicated concierge hotline, Club Orange allows guests to opt in to extra privileges that are available to a limited number of guests on each cruise.
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As the Southern Hemisphere springs to life, leading cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) is launching its 11th Antarctic cruise season. Along with the inaugural voyage of the company’s newest vessel, RCGS Resolute, the Antarctic season will introduce a range of new itineraries, as well as OOE’s enhanced science and special guest programs.
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Cruise operator Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced two new appointments on its ships’ bridges. Ulf Wolter, current captain of the EUROPA 2 will take the helm of the new, international expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration, taking to the water in October 2019.
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In a statement released today, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announced that the first sailing date for Scenic Eclipse, the World’s First Discovery Yacht, has been amended to 13 April 2019. (expeditioncruising.com)
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Carnival Cruise Line today announced the diverse inaugural schedule for the totally transformed Carnival Radiance, including 9- to 13-day European voyages, the line’s first to Cuba from New York and Norfolk, four- to nine-day sailings to the Caribbean, Canada/New England from New York, and a winter season of voyages to the Caribbean and Cuba from Port Canaveral, Fla.
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According to a leading industry player, cruise tourism is expected to expand in the country and as many as 3 lakh Indians may go on an international cruise vacation by 2020. (newindianexpress.com)
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In honor of Veteran’s Day and throughout the month of November, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is celebrating our nation’s heroes with a complimentary specialty dining offer beginning today (Nov.12).
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced two guest experience enhancements that reflect guest recommendations and emerging luxury cruise trends: the opening of its pool grills to serve relaxed, gourmet dinner al fresco fleetwide, and the ability for guests to use shipboard credits toward ship-based purchases prior to departure.
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Dick de Graaff is succeeding René Kouwenberg who will retire on the same date, 1st of January 2019. De Graaff is very familiar with the cruise sector and knows the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam inside and out. 
